Very warm and friendly congregation runned by Monks They are…read morealways there to welcome new faces Great sermons known for their actions in the community

Was in town for the weekend and staying at the Hyatt Regency near the airport and needed to find a…read morechurch for Sunday mass...and lo and behold, I came upon OLA just about a mile away. Masses at 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and I believe 12, but I went to the 8:30AM. A quaint little church, the parishioners were friendly enough, and I enjoyed the mass very much. Street parking only, so I can imagine it can get a little tough to find parking at the more busy masses. But at 8:30, it was easy peasy. Got a very good vibe from the church and parish; would definitely come again for mass if I'm in the hood.

Easter I was looking…read morefor a church that I could attend and not go online to watch. I couldn't wait to celebrate Jesus' resurrection in a church. Easter is when Christians around the world celebrate the Lord's grace and the miracle of His resurrection. Jesus was humiliated, bruised, and beaten for us. It is through this selfless act of love that we are redeemed. THAT is what I wanted to hear about on Easter Sunday that didn't happen. I wanted the whole service to be about the resurrection. Instead I just heard about the ship that blocked the Suez Canal, Derek Chauvin, and Asians not being safe walking down the street (?). The Easter story is the centerpiece of our faith.

I recommend this church…read more I have been going to New life since 2008. Before I started going to New Life I was unsure about going to church because the other churches i went to I disliked the pressure of how "preachy" members of church can be to new comers or if they would ever be welcoming. i tried out a lot of other churches before and i never connected. New Life is a great church. I love all the members and service at this church. The worship is great, the sermons are bible based and you can easily relate them to current events; never dull or boring. Sunday mornings there is always a happy face to great you, and the members of the church genuinely care. New life the members are not overbearing they are welcoming and there is a strong fellowship and love of the Word. New life has a strong children's ministry, their are many kids events, youth groups, Vacation Bible school, and Sunday school for all ages. I really like that all the children's ministry volunteers are background checked and CPR/First aid certified so you have the security of knowing your kids are in good hands. I really enjoy the twice a year Tea Socials for the ladies. Also there is a Hispanic bible study that I hear is really good. Recently a New Pastor has started and he engaging, sincere, approachable, and is strong in the teaching of the Word. This is a great church for people that are new to the faith, or that want to learn more. I really enjoy the Thursday night bible study. The leaders explain the bible but also want your point of view and your question. Everyone matters at New Life. They say it and they live it. I believe its worth giving New Life a chance!!

This church is super good! It is great and brings me closer to God! Great place to stop and pray!read more

Staff here are amazing. Sister antonette and the late father albert vucinovich! May his light…read moreforever live on

Burlingame Presbyterian Church is a wonderful Christ centered and welcoming place of worship. How…read moredid I start regularly attending "Burlpres"? During the pandemic, my wife and could not attend church services in person, and when things did relax, I had a series of medical issues that kept me out of the pews. During that time, my wife started following a couple of online Sunday services including the worship music and sermons broadcast from Burlpres. The staff prayed for me when I had a couple of surgeries. Their genuine caring was comforting. My wife and I were still enjoying the online services when a staff member invited me to attend Burlpres' start-up cancer survivor group in September 2023. I made several new friends at the group's meetings. My wife and I attended holiday services a couple of months later then decided to become regular Burlpres churchgoers. It's been great worshipping there for the past year. What makes Burlpres a great worship experience? The services bring heaven and earth and all people together in a weekly renewal of faith. Lead pastor, Rev. Graham Baird, leads most services. He is assisted by Rev. Jan Armstrong, and Rev. Elizabeth Frykberg. Their messages are thoughtful, uplifting and inspirational. Director of Worship Steven Hall's worship team is second to none. You cannot just listen to his worship team; you'll want to join in the singing. Burlpres is a small church that strives to make an impact wherever those in need of help may be found. Last fall, Rev. Graham visited a Christian church in Pakistan to bring donations and preach in support of young women forced into arranged marriages. This past week, Burlpres sent hundreds of pounds of clothing and funds to help victims of the Eaton wildfire in SoCal near La Canada. If you're new to San Mateo peninsula area and are looking to reconnect with God or start your personal spiritual journey, Burlpres is a good place to start. (The fresh scones in the lobby between services are delicious.)

WORST Christmas sermon of my entire life! I have been going to this church since I was very little-…read moreI have grown up in this church- and this year was the first year for my newborn and my daughter to go together to the sermon. Children's Service had nothing for children- weird 3D glasses & stickers, along with the pastors daughter being the center of attention as ALL the other children involved in the nativity scene remained outside. I left after the pastor decided to rant about HIS daughter and her prestige riding skills... it was like watching pure narcissism. And there was a rant about how expensive & hard it is to live here... ummmmmmmm I don't come to church to discuss Bay Area 1st world problems... it felt like this whole sermon was focused on ALL the wrong things. The petting zoo was nice... but how could that be the lesson for our children?? Seemed like a lot of it was just about getting money and seeming rich or something... very uncomfortable I for one HAD to leave. I regret going and decided to go for a walk downtown as my daughter stayed with family EVERY year- children have been the focus and brought in SO many new families. Children have sung songs, put on plays, and even read scripture- allowing for children watching to love it along with their parents. This year was dry, and only about the pastor... SO WEIRD I will NOT be returning to this church and I highly suggest looking elsewhere for children's sermons. This is NOTthe church I grew up in.

This Episcopal church on El Camino Real (across from Molly Stones) in Burlingame is most probably…read morethe most beautiful church in the peninsula area. By beautiful, I mean the interior and exterior of the church, the warm and welcoming members and inspiring sermons. The church welcomes people of all ages, and welcomes EVERYONE. During service, children are welcome to sit with their parents on the pew in the main church, or a designated area in the chapel. It is very children friendly. Two childcare persons are there to supervise the children. To me, the best part of this church is the music - a choir of 30 members led by Music Director Dr. Susan Jane Matthews. The choir had been invited to England to do the summer residency three times in the past - Gloucester Cathedral (2017), Wells Cathedral (2022) and Lincoln Cathedral (2025). I don't think there is another church in the peninsula area with such beautiful music. There is also a Choir School for children. They have a music FaceBook page - Music at St. Paul's, Burlingame.

I'm playing in the orchestra for Easter. Nice place! A beautiful building, it's worth coming in to…read moresee all the stained glass. I think the best time would be before noon when the sun hits the eastern wall. The choir is not huge but one of the best sounding church choirs I've heard. The combination of fine voices, a real pipe organ and high ceilings make for a fine sound. The people here are very nice though it doesn't seem to be very diverse. Despite that part of the 11 o'clock service was in Tongan. The parking lot is quite small so unless you early you have to get street parking. There are plenty of stores and restaurants within a five minute walk.

From the moment I entered the doors I was greeted and felt welcomed. The service starts with…read moreworship, a teaching from Pastor Rogers and prayer. He teaches from a passage in one book that leads us to other passages that link to the main message. The services last approximately one hour. I leave with my heart filled with wisdom directly from the Bible. They serve communion on the first Sunday of every month. Please note, this location on Poplar Avenue is temporary while their main church is being renovated. I look forward to remaining with Grace Church of the Bay as my home church.

It's unfortunate that I find myself writing this but I feel convicted to share and caution others…read moreto the state of this church. This is a church I'd have once given a good review for its commitment to preaching from and expositing God's word - in fact, I thought I did so. I started attending as a new Christian about 7 years ago, becoming a member soon after. I left in April this year. Though the word may be preached, there are serious flaws a prospective congregant should know about. In my time there, the largest board of elders consisted of 2 men, including the pastor. This is admittedly a challenge for small churches, but sadly I saw how a prolonged period of too few elders can play out practically. In essence, there's a concentration of power and a lack of checks. Accountability of leadship is, to me, the most glaring concern. I'll leave it at that in an effort to caution prospective congregants but also not get my post deleted. The remaining church body is in my regular prayers, but it's no longer a church I can recommend.

This is a beautiful church to get married. Ursula, the new wedding coordinator is very sweet and…read morehelpful. JoJo, the facility coordinator helped us tremendously on sound checks & recording, reception area setups, kitchen food storage...etc. Pastor Summers, the new senior pastor at this church helped us locked down the wedding program with two of our own pastors. Pros: Great location, reasonable price, Organ music included, helpful staffs. Cons: Very limited parking, rehearsal and ceremony must start on-time, no AC inside the church

I am so very thankful for the wonderful, caring and compassionate way Burlingame United Methodist…read morehandled by Dad's memorial service. The leadership team went above and beyond all expectations to get to know our family and guide us through the process. The service came together beautifully, and I will always treasure the wise words, comfort and love that was afforded to us on that day. Special thanks to Pastor Jeff Kunkel, Ursula (in the main office) and Jesse Mathews (choir/music leadership), Jojo and Gina, and all the wonderful and generous choir members and congregation. I've only recently started attending this church (since Easter 2012). And for all the hit-or-miss experiences I have had with churches (finding the right fit can be a challenge), I think I've finally found a home. I put it to Diane L to check out the new leadership. i can't emphasize strongly enough how very opposite my experience was to hers.

"One Good Pastor I Know" (1 Timothy 3:1-10)…read moreby Joseph Y. Lee I know many of you have known a lousy pastor who has sold many church offices to other non-Christians by making them deacons, elders or Bible study leaders. I have known many pastors who have tried to make my non-Christian father a deacon or Bible study leader. One pastor has called me a fanatic when I have told him that it is un-Biblical to make a non-Christian a Bible study leader or deacon. Even though he has called me a fanatic, he is the only pastor in Korea on my family side who has came to my wedding while all of the other pastors who have preached correct doctrine have not shown up in my wedding. My wife and I are both Christian. I never have mentioned about this hurt because I am so happy that I am married to the most beautiful Korean Christian wife who loves me for my character and understanding in the Bible. I also have not mentioned this hurt because I do not want my non-Christian family follow the false teaching from a non-Christian pastor who does not fear an angry and wrathful God who hates sin. Not every pastor is perfect, and the sad reality is that many non-Christian pastors are more perfect than the Christian pastors. Even though many non-Christian pastors can demonstrate more love and understanding compared to a Christian pastor, it does not mean that we should follow their wrong doctrines and false teachings in the Bible especially when a non-believing pastor has tried to make my non-Christian father a Bible study leader or deacon in the church. We have to reject those false teachers even though they understand 1 Corinthians 13 more than the average Christian pastor who knows and preaches the truth. I know too many false teachers who have tried to make my non-Christian family deacons or Bible study leaders. My younger brother is not saved, and he has told my mother that someone has offered to make him a deacon in his church. To make it horribly worse, I know the pastor in my brother's church. The pastor in my brother's church has served in missions at Japan with me while I have been living in Korea. I have confronted this pastor whom I love. I have told him that I have wanted to know the truth. I have asked him whether my younger brother is lying because my younger brother has identified him at the church. He has just told me that I should talk to the head pastor in church and has offered no explanation. I am still in the dark. I do not know the entire story. Many of you have probably had many similar stories of my hurt where you are kept in the dark when you know a non-believing deacon or Bible study leader in the church. You probably have confronted the pastor, but the pastor has given you an answer such as "the deacon is really a Christian even though he has sex with a prostitute" or "the deacon will someday become a Christian. Please give him some time." Many false teachers make many excuses to justify their sin or rebellion against God. However, there is one good Korean Reformed Presbyterian pastor who has not justified his sin. This pastor is probably one of my best friends. When my non-Christian brother is getting married to my sister-in-law who happens to be a Christian, my non-Christian father has asked me to ask my pastor in Northern California to sanction (approve) the marriage between my younger brother and sister-in-law. I have told my pastor in Northern California to preside in my younger brother's wedding when my non-Christian family has pressured me into it. I somehow have buckled by doing what my non-Christian family has wanted me to do. When I have asked my pastor in Northern California to preside in my younger brother's wedding, he has basically declined to be in the wedding because he cannot consciously preside in a wedding between a non-believer and believer in the wedding. I somehow panicked. I have sent tons of e-mails to my pastor in Northern California who happens to be one of my best friends. I have begged him to preside my younger brother's wedding since my non-Christian family may have threatened not to go to his church if he has refused to preside in the wedding. Despite my pleas, he has risked ending our friendship for the sake of the gospel. My non-Christian family never forgave him. Despite our hurts, it is my prayer that you find a pastor who is not a friend of the world. (James 4:4) Please find a pastor like my best friend in Northern California. By the way, he is still my hero besides our Lord Jesus Christ. Yes, there are many good pastors who do risk their careers, friends, finances, and lives for the sake of the gospel. If you go and try to look for them, you can find a pastor who fears God and can love you as his sheep.

I am a Catholic at heart, and I've seen good and bad through my lifetime. Christ Central certainly…read moretouched my heart, and I hope that you guys continue to touch a lot of other hearts. During this pandemic, I lost my Job and my home. Not many people have compassion for others that are below the . I've been misunderstood judged while my stay at Lifemoves in San Mateo. however, the smallest detail made my morning and I thought I should come on here and recognized Christ Central, you guys rock not only because your team gave us a hot meal. Your team put A LOT OF LOVE IN THIS PLATE! It's all in the detail. Thank you for making those mini pancakes carefully packaged with fruit, eggs, and sausage. The utensil bag was my favorite, in it there was a small English in Spanish note with a Bible verse, which I thought it was the work of art, it's beautiful well-crafted. Thank you again for looking out over strangers and crafting something beautiful. Again, it wasn't poorly packaged and thrown for the homeless.. since I've been here I've have seen very little compassion for others. I appreciate and love you guys. You also put an additional prayer box next to the food. you guys seem to amaze me once again. Thank you and your team for every little effort put into helping complete strangers. God bless.

It's a friendly vibe when you walk inside…read more Well lit, good air circulation and plenty of seating room. Fine worship and messages about life. The worship band is good too. Jeremy tells interesting messages based on life.

Refuge is exactly what the name suggests. The people are welcoming and you immediately get a…read morefeeling of intimacy and authenticity that, let's face it, can be kind of hard to find in some places--even churches. The community they are building is going to do great things, and it feels amazing to be part of their story and growth. These are not "Sunday School" Christians or stuck-up Christians like media tries to paint all Christians out to be. These are people you want to live life with. They are people who care. They are people who struggle and hurt, but also people who laugh and love. You can see God in this place. It's a beautiful thing!

Gets 2 because NOT a church but a social activist organization posturing as a "church"otherwise…read morewould get 0 because it is NOT a church as expected by definition by a general population. If at all "representing" itself as a church in the community. NOT a church. Actually very California perception as a church - Biblical standards no there there. Very active beautiful old church building - appearance beautiful old church on the corner. Gets 1 for inviting in community for all types of support groups. If you are a young Street activist embracing every cause to protest, you will really love it in this organization you will be welcomed and supported for your issues whatever they are not related to "America norms". If you are a real Christian looking for fellowship and spiritual, but conservative Biblical support with TRUE NORTH Biblical values this is NOT the church for you. Very progressive organization posturing as a "church" with vapid meaningless Sunday services runs hot and cold with the community. Served the homeless kitchen, then kicked them out for a few years then invited them back in and as of 2026 homeless kitchen is in the church facility M-.F 4:30 PM. The very sweet and beautiful school you see attached to the church is NOT a Christian school. It is a Muslim school most incredibly amazingly. YOU not a Muslim will NOT be invited into the school side of the building. This is quite an amazing conglomeration of religions to say the least. Really appreciate having the church in the community though - clean historic and decorative. That's the best can be said.

As a long time member of this church, I thought I'd post an updated review to let others know the…read moresanctuary is open again for in-person worship (as well as online virtual participation). The ministerial staff and the members of the congregation aim to make everyone feel he or she is getting an extravagant welcome. "No matter where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here". The sermons by the senior minister, The Rev. Penny Nixon, are consistently thought-provoking, meaningful and very relevant. There is so much more I could say about the wonderfulness of CCSM. If you are searching for a progressive Christianity on San Mateo County's mid-peninsula I invite you to check out CCSM's website and/or attend a Sunday morning service (10:30 AM).